I have been evolving slowly under the guidance of my awesome cousin – Lisa J. Weiss, alchemist and coach. I have been slowly allowing my body to guide me in through the many life changes and decisions in the past seven years. Taking me out of my head, “my intellect” and feeling my way through decisions that would have normally kept me frozen for months, if not years!When Lisa mentioned the idea of the Power of Seven Group Session I was excited for the concept but not the group part. I didn’t want others knowing the indecisive, still learning who I am, ‘hot mess’ at 48 me. Reluctantly and rehearsed as to how to present myself I called in to join  the first session. I wasn’t presenting that Mary to anyone but only to Lisa on my private journey.  Continue Reading

Mary R.
The Power of Seven
Toronto

One to One

Wow! What a journey this has been! Over one year ago, a life event sent me into a deep search for the bigger picture or greater meaning. My life, my perspective on life has changed dramatically since I started the process with Lisa. Engaging in her services has been one of the best decisions of my life! I highly recommend Lisa to anyone who is seeking growth, meaning, passion, authenticity and change in their lives. I am truly grateful to have engaged in this process and am excited to experience more to come! Continue Reading

Natasha Villeneuve
CODE Model™ Coaching
Ottawa

I had met with Lisa for a coffee and as usual something in our conversation and the questions she asked me, evoked a deep curiosity. Lisa has a way of asking questions that hit the mark every time. I needed to know more, both about the processes she was describing and this cord that had been struck inside of me. Lisa suggested the 10 day writing exercise as a good way to start. I would write for 30 minutes a day (or longer) and she would provide some reflections on my writing that I could use to assist me in the process.

Wow, I had no idea what would come of this (apparently) simple exercise! Whatever had stirred inside of me during our conversation really needed to get out because I started writing that night, even before Lisa and I had confirmed that I would start. I couldn’t help myself, whatever was inside (my Self) really wanted a voice. Over the 10 days, I let my guard down and shared with Lisa some deep thoughts and feelings that I had not explored before. Realizing the stories and limits I was placing on mySelf and considering Lisa’s reflections to my writing was an incredibly moving experience. Through the writing process, I realized the stories I was holding on to and the “rules” that I was living my life by. As soon as I decided for myself that some of these rules no longer worked for me, I was changed. I could now write a new story moving forward and had tools to then ask myself, does this new story work? Our choices are unlimited and we can change our minds anytime.

A big discovery for me was being mindful of the words that I choose. This was something that I rarely ever paid attention to but as I wrote, I began to see patterns in the words and Lisa was able to point out where the word I chose was not serving me. I have learned that my words are powerful and carry impactful messages. Using new words that work for me and writing a story of my own choosing instead of blindly following the ‘Rules’ that I held for myself has been a transforming experience.

T. Schonberg
Whispers from Within Writing Exercise
Ottawa

The LeaderSELF Coaching Circle was an adventure. It created an opportunity for me to seriously consider leadership attributes that sat comfortably with me. As I discovered what these attributes were, and how they resonated with the person I continue to evolve into, with guidance from Lisa and encouragement from my coaching circle colleagues, I was able to see my LeaderSELF from multiple new and empowering perspectives.

The sharing of experiences and ideas with the coaching circle was an intimate and frank endeavour; conversation was often humbling, sometimes uplifting and always pertinent.

The big change for me is that I no longer need to routinely dissect external events or understand behaviours. Instead, I focus on honouring my LeaderSELF…and the more I do it, the easier and more joyful it becomes.

Andra Morrison
LeaderSELF Coaching Circle
Ottawa

Amazingly, this WEL-System®, CODE Model Coaching™ method worked wonders in my life.I recommend her coaching to any ambitious individuals who want to go beyond the barriers in front of them.

I needed coaching to prepare myself for a promotion process at a government department. This was my first time to go through such a process and the preparation seemed a daunting task to me. It appeared to me that I needed a one-semester course in policy analysis to pass the exam and the interview. It was the best strategy to get coaching from Lisa. I knew her from the time she was a facilitator at a career development seminar.

I learnt many important principles to overcome my fears and gain confidence in me.

Her sincere interest in my growth and her enthusiasm were the catalyst to change my old habits into a more effective way to communicate and present myself so much better.
Her pleasing sound of laughter and huge smiles brought in a swirl of storm for innovating my new life, a discovery of a better side of me!
Lisa coached me to the correct direction – to focus in answering the specific questions in such a way that the interviewers can put check mark on the testing points. I was so deeply buried under a huge amount of information I researched that I did not know how to organize to prepare for the interview.  Continue Reading

F. Yamada
CODE Model Coaching™
Ottawa

I went into the 5-day retreat mentally and physically exhausted, not knowing if I could bring my whole self into the room, but during the week the insights regarding how I interact with family members were profound and I am astounded by the fundamental new awareness I developed about myself.

During the journey, Lisa continued to listen and then invite us all to consider another way of being.

The pivotal moment was when I moved away from telling my sacred story, and everyone just waited, knowing what I myself didn’t know, that I wasn’t finished and sure enough 30 minutes later I was back in that chair moving, shifting massive amounts of information blowing away 40 year old cobwebs.

Lisa’s willingness just to sit and be there for me as I struggled with myself created a safe environment allowing me to acknowledge who I really am in this moment.

Thank you Lisa so much for this opportunity and to everyone who supported my journey.

Christopher McBean
Engaging and Awakening Others
Ottawa

One word that would describe it perfectly is “awakening”. Yes, I woke up; I woke up from a deep long dream that seemed like my life. My first impulse was to call it a nightmare but no, it was not a nightmare as it was my life and it was perfect as it was because it got me to where I am now.

You know when you dream things just happen “to you”, you don’t really have control over what’s going to happen next, well, that was my life until the Decloaking. What I know now, deep down in the tissue of my body is that I HAVE a choice, always. I also know that no matter what that choice is, it is always perfect. If I decide not to make a choice, that is also perfect as it is MY life and I live it awake.

It really is not easy to describe the whole experience as it is as individual as people in the room and yet all those present are a part of me and by seeing mySelf in them I allowed myself to show-up and revealed the real Me. I allowed mySelf to look at all those aspects that are buried deep down, where we are usually scared to even look. I am not afraid to look anymore; it’s all mine and now I know that I have a choice to either engage it or leave it be, and it’s all genius!  Continue Reading

Beata
Decloaking and Living Authentically
Ottawa

The words competition, conformity and shame keep coming up as waves of family history roll through me. In 1972 long hair was a social and political time bomb in my family. Like today, parents were unsure how to view conformity. Taming the non – conformist was often considered good parenting, and still is today.

For my parents, success was considered the objective over living true to who we really are. In order to successfully compete in the world we must conform to an external reality that may, or may not support our true Self. Before age 12 I mostly rejected both, but slowly I came to embrace what was happening “out there.” I now know my desire to compete is the same as my desire to conform, they’re both about feeling accepted.   Continue Reading

Ed Hanrahan
Engaging and Awakening Others
Ottawa

Lisa has been an absolute treasure, a gift, a godsend for us and our students at the McGill University School of Continuing Studies. As a presenter at our Speaker Series events 3 years running, she has shared insights, stories, lessons, and inspiration that have not only enriched the mind, but also and most significantly embroidered themselves on the heart.

There is something magical about her. An aura of kindness, poise, warmth, and generosity. The kind of energy that reverberates as it touches, a rare level of shared connectedness in all of our authentic individualities, a magnet and mirror for those who wish to be better versions of themselves.

Maia Korotkina
Speaking
Career Advising Transition Services
McGill SCS